bioresins
From Biowaste to New Generation Bioplastics - Future of Sustainable Materials is Here
We will use 30-40 % of biowaste raw materials for production of our bio-based resins. We have developed our unique bio-based resin formula and obtained a Utility Model Registration under the Patents and Utility Models Registration Act (PUMRA), in which we replace the petroleum-based glycols with ones sourced from corn stems and the petroleum-based diacids with ones sourced from wood waste or other biowaste. We are open to experiment with different glycols and diacids as long as they are bio-based. Our R&D team is continuously exploring innovative ways to increase the usage of renewable raw materials in our resins.
As an example, we have illustrated below the average reduction in petroleum consumption and in carbon footprint that can be achieved by obtaining glycols and diacids from biowaste.
80-90 % Lower Petroleum Consumption
30-40 % Lower Carbon Footprint
In traditional petrochemical methods, glycols are often produced from petrochemical feedstocks like propylene oxide. The energy and material inputs for such processes are generally high, with significant petroleum usage for both the raw material extraction and the production process itself.
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Producing 1,000 tonnes of glycols through petrochemical routes typically consumes up to 3,000 tonnes of petroleum.
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Carbon Footprint: up to 5,000 tonnes of CO₂e per 1,000 tonnes of glycols produced.
Bio-based production methods use renewable feedstocks, such as corn sugar or glycerol, and employ fermentation processes using microorganisms. This method significantly reduces the petroleum dependency, as the primary energy inputs are for agricultural operations, fermentation, and subsequent purification processes.
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Petroleum Consumption: up to 300 tonnes of petroleum per 1,000 tonnes of glycols produced.
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Carbon Footprint: significantly lower, approximately 1,700 tonnes of CO₂e per 1,000 tonnes of glycols produced, depending on the specific process and energy sources used.
70-80 % Lower Petroleum Consumption
70-80 % Lower Carbon Footprint
Even though there is a well-known bio-based method for producing diacids, most of the global supply for production of UPRs still comes from regions where the petrochemical process is predominantly used. Therefore, we will estimate the petroleum consumption based on typical petrochemical production of 1,000 tonnes of diacids that are suitable for inclusion in UPRs.
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Petroleum Consumption: Approximately 2,500 tonnes per 1,000 tonnes of diacid.
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Carbon Footprint: around 6,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent per 1,000 tonnes of diacid.
Bio-based production of diacids typically uses fermentation processes, with renewable feedstocks such as sugars from biomass.
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Petroleum Consumption: Approximately 500 tonnes per 1,000 tonnes of diacid.
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Carbon Footprint: around 1,500 tons of CO₂ equivalent per 1,000 tonnes of diacid.
Currently we are looking for a reliable partner for delivering bio-based glycols and bio-based diacids. We are open to experiment with different glycols and acids as long as they are bio-based.
Bio-based Glycols
Bio-based Di-acids